Tensions were high during the week when veteran singer, Zaaki Azzay, threatened to institute legal action against Ghanaian singer, Sarkodie, and his Nigerian counterpart, Mr Eazi, for allegedly infringing on his copyright. According to Azzay, the two artistes took lines off his 1996 song, Marry Me, and he was not pleased about it. The song at the centre of the controversy, Na You, is owned by Sarkodie, and features Mr Eazi.
Azzay had written on his Instagram page, “Hello @Sarkodie and @MrEazi, this is to let you know that my song “Marry Am” has been lifted in your newly released single “Na You”…This is a massive violation of my musical copyright dues (sic) and the illegal exploitation of my intellectual property as I haven’t been contacted for permission/approval for the lyrics of my song to be used…My next line of actions will be made private for now…” Read more